Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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